Schedule 1 APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEVANT VEHICLES (REPLACING SCHEDULE 3)I1

For the purposes of this item,

• “longitudinal plane” means a vertical plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of a vehicle.

Paragraph 3 shall not apply to doors which do not give direct access to a seat designed for normal use while a vehicle is travelling on a road. This includes any door, for which the longitudinal plane passing through the extreme inboard projecting point of such a door is more than 300mm distant from the longitudinal plane passing through the nearest edge of such a seat.

The latching requirements in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply to any power-operated door if the force applied by the power actuator is sufficient to keep the door completely closed even when any load is applied as described in paragraph 3.

The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 6.1 of Annex 1 to Directive 72/245/EEC as amended by Directive 89/491/EEC, or of paragraph 6.1 of ECE Regulation 10.01.

This item shall only apply to vehicles propelled by a spark ignition engine.

For the purposes of this item—

• “driver’s air bag” means a flexible bag fitted to a vehicle and designed to be filled with gas under pressure in order to protect the driver in the event of a collision involving the front end of the vehicle.

• “steering control” has the same meaning as in Directive 74/297/EEC.

This item shall not apply to—

1. (a)

   vehicles manufactured before 1 October 1997 in which the centre of the steering control is in the forward quarter of the total length of the vehicle, including any bumpers and overriders;

2. (b)

   ambulances, motor caravans and hearses (in each case) having a maximum gross weight of more than 2,500 kg if the vehicle has been derived from a goods vehicle either having a maximum gross weight of not less than 1,500 kg or manufactured before 1st October 1997; and

3. (c)

   armoured vehicles.

If a disabled person’s vehicle had been adapted, then the requirements of this item shall not apply to the vehicle insofar as the adaptation prevents the vehicle from complying with any of the requirements of this item.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to any vehicle if:

1. (a)

   it is fitted with a driver’s air bag;

2. (b)

   the driver’s air bag was fitted at the time the vehicle was manufactured; and

3. (c)

   all parts of the steering control are blunted,

except that this exemption shall not apply to:

1. (i)

   an amateur built vehicle;

2. (ii)

   a vehicle manufactured in very low volume;

3. (iii)

   a vehicle manufactured using parts of a registered vehicle;

and

1. (iv)

   a rebuilt vehicle.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to any switch fitted to the steering control of any vehicle if:

1. (a)

   the switch is an integral part of the steering control as originally fitted to the vehicle by its manufacturer and it can be depressed into the steering control by finger pressure; and

2. (b)

   the switch is blunted;

except that this exemption shall not apply to

1. (i)

   an amateur-built vehicle;

2. (ii)

   a vehicle manufactured in very low volume;

3. (iii)

   a vehicle manufactured using parts of a registered vehicle; and

4. (iv)

   a rebuilt vehicle.

For the purposes of this item—

• “effective date” means the date of manufacture of the vehicle, except that in the case of a vehicle which for the time being meets the requirements of paragraph 3, 5 ,or 7 of Schedule 2 to these Regulations, it shall mean the 1st January immediately preceding the date of manufacture of the engine by which it is propelled, if that date is earlier;

• “the emissions publication” means the emission publication as defined in sub-paragraph 7(b) of Schedule 7B of the Construction and Use Regulations;

• “a fast idling speed” means—

  1. (a)

     in the case of a vehicle of a description mentioned in the Annex to [the] emissions publication, a rotational speed between the minimum and maximum limits shown against that description of vehicle in columns 3(e) and (f) respectively of that Annex; or

  2. (b)

     in any other case, a rotational speed of between 2,500 and 3,000 revolutions per minute;

• “the lambda value” means the ratio by mass of air to petrol vapour in the mixture entering the combustion chambers divided by 14.7;

• “a normal idling speed” means in the case of a vehicle of a description mentioned in the Annex to the emissions publication, a rotational speed between the minimum and maximum limits shown against that description of vehicle in columns 2(b) and 2(c) respectively of that Annex;

• “passenger car” means a motor vehicle which—

  1. (a)

     is constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of passengers and is not a goods vehicle;

  2. (b)

     has no more than five seats in addition to the driver’s seat;

  3. (c)

     has a weight not exceeding 2,500 kg maximum gross; and

  4. (d)

     has four or more wheels;

• “the relevant limits” means—

  1. (a)

     in the case of a vehicle of a description mentioned in the Annex to [the emissions publication,] the minimum and maximum limits shown against that description of vehicle in columns 3(c) and 3(d) respectively of that Annex; or

  2. (b)

     in any other case, 0.97 and 1.03;

• “the relevant percentage” means in the case of a vehicle of a description mentioned in the Annex to the emissions publication, the percentage shown against that description of vehicle in column 2(a) of that Annex; and

• “rotary piston engine” means an engine in which the torque is provided by means of one or more rotary pistons and not by any reciprocating piston; and any rotary piston engine shall be deemed to be a four-stroke engine.

For the purposes of this item, a vehicle that can be fuelled with both petrol and gaseous fuel, shall be regarded as a vehicle that can only be fuelled with a gaseous fuel, so long as:

1. (i)

   the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes only, and

2. (ii)

   the petrol tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol.

This item shall not apply to vehicles with an internal combustion engine, if the internal combustion engine is used to generate electricity to propel the vehicle.

Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 shall not apply to—

1. (a)

   vehicles not propelled by a spark ignition engine;

2. (b)

   vehicles having an effective date before 1st August 1975; and

3. (c)

   vehicles having an effective date before 1st August 1987 and propelled by a rotary piston engine.

Paragraphs 2(a) and (b) and shall not apply to vehicles propelled by a 2-stroke engine.

Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to:

1. (i)

   a passenger car having an effective date on or after 1st August 1992 and before 1st August 1995;

2. (ii)

   any other vehicle having four or more wheels and an effective date on or after 1st August 1994 and before 1st August 1997;

if the passenger car or other vehicle was not on the effective date, equipped with a catalyst exhaust emissions system, in which case paragraph 2(b) will apply.

Paragraphs 2(c) and 2(d) shall not apply to vehicles having an effective date before 1st January 1999 which are either—

1. (i)

   fuelled solely by either liquid petroleum gas or natural gas, or

2. (ii)

   bi-fuelled vehicles when controlled to operate on either of those gases.

Paragraphs 3 and 4(b) shall not apply to vehicles fuelled solely by natural gas or to bi-fuelled vehicles when controlled to operate on natural gas.

Paragraph 4(c) shall not apply to vehicles fuelled by liquid petroleum gas or natural gas.

If the vehicle has an effective date on or after 1 August 1979, when the engine by which it is propelled is subject to the free-acceleration test, the coefficient of absorption of the exhaust emissions from the engine immediately after leaving the exhaust shall not exceed—

1. (a)

   if the engine of the vehicle is turbo-charged, 3.0 per metre, or

2. (b)

   in any other case, 2.5 per metre.

For the purposes of this item—

• “co-efficient of absorption” shall be construed in accordance with paragraph 3.5 of Annex VII to Directive 72/306;

• “effective date” has the same meaning as in item 4; and

• “free acceleration” has the same meaning as in Annex II to Directive 77/143/EEC as last amended by Directive 92/55/EEC.

This item shall only apply to vehicles propelled by a compression ignition engine.

The construction and equipment of the vehicle shall be such that its use on a road between sunset and sunrise would not constitute a contravention or a failure to comply with-

1. (a)

   regulations 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19 or 20 of the Lighting Regulations; or

2. (b)

   regulation 18 of those Regulations except in so far as it requires a vehicle—

   1. (i)

      to comply with paragraph 12(c) of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; and

   2. (ii)

      to be fitted with a dim-dip device or running lamp.

For the purpose of this item, the Lighting Regulations shall have effect as if for every reference to the date on which a vehicle is first used there were substituted a reference to the date of manufacture of the vehicle.

For the purposes of this item—

• “coefficient of luminous intensity” has the same meaning as in ECE Regulation 3.01;

• “special purpose” means, in relation to a vehicle, the special function, body arrangements or equipment by virtue of which the vehicle is a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of Annex IIA of the 1970 Directive;

• “standard mark” means a mark which, when applied to a lamp, reflector or device, indicates compliance with the requirements of a particular instrument; and a reference to the instrument to which a standard mark relates shall be construed accordingly.

This item, in so far as it requires any lamp (not being a filament lamp), reflector or device to bear a particular standard mark (or one of two or more standard marks), shall not apply to a vehicle if—

1. (a)

   in the case of a lamp or device, it meets the requirements as to intensity; and

2. (b)

   in the case of a reflector, it meets the standards as to coefficient of luminous intensity, of the instrument to which the standard mark (or as the case may be one of those standard marks) relates.

This item, in so far as it requires compliance with regulation 14 of the Lighting Regulations (filament lamps), shall not apply to a lamp, if by virtue of the preceding paragraphs, it could comply with this item without bearing any standard mark.

This item, in so far as it requires the headlamps (including a filament lamp fitted to a headlamp) fitted to a vehicle to bear a particular standard mark (or one of two or more standard marks), shall not apply to headlamps that emit sufficient light to illuminate the road in front of the vehicle on both main and dipped beam.

In the case of a rear direction indicator which is one of a number of lamps having a common housing and fitted to a left-hand drive vehicle, paragraph 2(b)(I) in Part 1 of Schedule 7 of the Lighting Regulations shall apply as if for “400 mm” there were substituted “480 mm”.

In the case of an ambulance, motor caravan, hearse or armoured vehicle, exemptions shall be permitted in so far as the special purpose of the vehicle makes it impossible fully to comply, provided that all obligatory lamps, reflectors and devices are installed and the angles of visibility are not affected.

For the purposes of this item—

• “extreme outer edge” has the meaning given by regulation 3(2) of the Lighting Regulations;

• “floor marking A”, “floor marking B” and “floor marking C” mean the lines shown as such in the Appendices 1 and 2 to this Schedule;

• “longitudinal plane” has the meaning given in regulation 3(2) of the Construction and Use Regulations;

• “longitudinal plane a”, “longitudinal plane b” and “longitudinal plane c” mean the vertical planes “a”, “b” and “c” in the Appendices 1 and 2 to this Schedule;

• “pole A”, “pole B” and “pole C” mean the vertical lines projecting upwards from the horizontal surface (floor) at the positions shown in the Appendices 1 and 2 to this Schedule, to the height of—

  1. (a)

     in the case of pole A, the highest point of the reflecting surface of the offside exterior mirror;

  2. (b)

     in the case of pole B, the highest point of the reflecting surface of the interior mirror; and

  3. (c)

     in the case of pole C, the highest point of the reflecting surface of the nearside exterior mirror;

• “transverse eye plane” means the vertical plane passing through the line shown as such in the Appendices 1 and 2 to this Schedule;

• “transverse plane” means a vertical plane normal to a longitudinal plane.

“the adjustment requirements”

In order to meet the adjustment requirements—

• an interior mirror shall be capable of being adjusted by the driver when in his driving position; and

• an exterior mirror must—

  1. (a)

     be capable of being adjusted by the driver when in his driving position, the door being closed; or

  2. (b)

     be so constructed that, when knocked out of alignment, it can be returned to its former position without need of adjustment.

Provided that a mirror shall be regarded as meeting the requirements of sub-paragraph (a) above whether or not—

1. (a)

   it can meet those requirements only with the window in the driver’s door being open; or

2. (b)

   the mirror is capable of being locked in position from the outside of the vehicle.

“The dimension requirements”

In order for an exterior mirror to meet the dimension requirements, the dimensions of the reflecting surface must be such that an orthogonal projection onto a vertical surface accommodates a vertical line with alength of 70 mm and a rectangle with vertical sides of 40 mm and horizontal sides of 70 mm.

In order for an interior mirror to meet the dimension requirements, the dimensions of the reflecting surface must be such that an orthogonal projection onto a vertical surface accommodates a rectangle with vertical sides of 40 mm and horizontal sides of 80 mm.

“The rear view requirements” (see the Appendices 1 and 2 to this Schedule)

In order for a mirror to meet the rear view requirements, it must be such that when the vehicle is positioned such that its longitudinal axis is parallel to the longitudinal planes a, b and c, with the driver seated in his normal upright driving position such that his eyes lie in the transverse eye plane and with the mirror correctly adjusted, he shall be able to see in that mirror—

1. (a)

   in the case of an offside exterior mirror, with the offside extreme outer edge of the vehicle positioned so that it is tangential to the longitudinal plane a, the whole of floor marking A and pole A; and

2. (b)

   in the case of an interior mirror, with the central longitudinal axis of the vehicle positioned so that it lies on the longitudinal plane b, the whole of floor marking B and pole B; or

3. (c)

   in the case of a nearside exterior mirror, with the nearside extreme outer edge of the vehicle positioned so that it is tangential to the longitudinal plane c, the whole of floor marking C and pole C.

“The vibration requirements”

In order to comply with the vibration requirements, a mirror shall be fixed to the vehicle in such a way that under normal driving conditions, it neither moves so as to change the field of vision, nor vibrate to an extent which would cause the driver to misinterpret the nature of the image received.

This item shall not apply to vehicles having not more than three wheels, if they comply with the requirements for motor-tricycles in Annex III to Directive 97/24/EC.

The requirements of paragraph 2 shall not apply to motor caravans, ambulances, hearses or armoured vehicles (in each case) having a maximum gross waight exceeding 2,500 kg if the vehicle has been derived from a vehicle of category M2, M3, N2 or N3.

Paragraph 4(b)(iii) shall not apply—

1. (a)

   to any mirror, no part of which is less than 2,000 mm above the ground, or

2. (b)

   to any mirror which does not protrude beyond an extreme outer edge of the vehicle, or

3. (c)

   any left hand drive vehicle.

For the purposes of this item—

• “adult belt” means a seat belt for an adult not being a disabled person’s belt;

• “disabled person’s belt”, “lap belt” and “seat belt” have the same meanings as in regulation 47(8) of the Construction and Use Regulations;

• “harness belt” means an adult belt which is a harness belt comprising a lap belt and shoulder straps;

• “passive belt” means an adult belt comprised in a passive belt system.

This item shall not apply to any non-bodied three-wheeled vehicle.

This item shall not apply to a vehicle which is not a Schedule 2 vehicle, if it was manufactured after 30th June 1997.

This item shall not apply to an adult belt fitted to a vehicle, if the belt provides a level of safety equivalent to that provided by an adult belt which complies with the requirements of this item as they would otherwise apply to the belt but disregarding paragraph 2(b) and 3(b).

For the purposes of this item—

• “adult belt”, has the same meanings as in item 9;

• “disabled person’s belt”, has the same meanings as in regulation 47(8) of the Construction and Use Regulations.

This item shall not apply to any non-bodied three-wheeled vehicle.

This item shall not apply to a disabled person’s vehicle which is not a Schedule 2 vehicle, except for those anchorages fitted after the manufacture of the vehicle.

Paragraph 3 shall not apply to anchorages which are so located that when used with an adult belt of a type for which they are intended to be used, if they provide a level of safety equivalent to that provided by anchorages that meet the requirements of that paragraph when used with an adult belt of a type for which they are intended.

For motor caravans, ambulances and hearses, paragraph 1 shall apply only to seating positions where there is a seat intended for use while the vehicle is travelling on a road.

An armoured vehicle shall be exempted from any requirement of paragraph 1 if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that it is impossible for the vehicle to comply due to its special purpose.

For the purposes of this item—

• “adult belt”, “harness belt” and “passive belt” have the same meanings as in item 9;

• “appropriate belt”, in relation to a seat in a vehicle, means—

  1. (a)

     in a case where the windscreen is located as mentioned in paragraph 3.1.7 of Annex 1 to Directive 77/541/EEC as last amended by Directive 90/628/EEC, a harness belt, a lap belt, a passive belt, or a three-point belt; and

  2. (b)

     in any other case, a harness belt, a passive belt or a three-point belt.

• “child restraint”, “disabled person’s belt”, “forward-facing seat”, “lap belt”, “seat belt”, “specified passenger’s seat”, and “three-point belt” have the same meanings as in regulation 47(8) of the Construction and Use Regulations.

• “effective date” means—

  1. (a)

     in the case of a vehicle which meets the requirements of paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to these Regulations—

     1. (i)

        if the vehicle does not have a separate chassis, the date of manufacture of the integral chassis-body, or

     2. (ii)

        if the vehicle has a separate chassis, the date of manufacture of the body or the chassis, whichever is the earlier; or

  2. (b)

     in the case of any other vehicle, the date of manufacture of the vehicle;

• “Special purpose” has the same meaning as in item 6.

This item shall not apply to any non-bodied three-wheeled vehicle.

This item shall not apply to a relevant vehicle which is not a Schedule 2 vehicle, if it was manufactured after 30th June 1997, except that this exemption shall not apply to a seat belt which has been fitted to an anchorage during the course of a vehicle being adapted to become a disabled person’s vehicle.

The requirements of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply in relation to a seat fitted to a disabled person’s vehicle if the vehicle is fitted with a disabled person’s belt for that seat.

Paragraph 2 shall have effect in relation to motor caravans, ambulances and hearses as if for “1st April 1987” there were substituted “1st October 1988”.

Paragraph 3 shall have effect in relation to motor caravans, ambulances and hearses as if—

1. (a)

   for “1st April 1987” there were substituted “1st April 1997”; and

2. (b)

   there were added at the end the words “intended for use while the vehicle is travelling on a road”.

An armoured vehicle shall be exempted from any requirement of paragraphs 1, 2 or 3 if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that it is impossible for the vehicle to comply on account of its special purpose.

For the purpose of this item—

• “anti-lock device”—

  1. (a)

     except in relation to a vehicle having not more than three wheels, has the same meaning as in Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 88/194/EEC; and

  2. (b)

     in relation to a vehicle having not more than three wheels, has the same meaning as in Appendix 2 to the Annex of Directive 93/14/EEC;

• “brake efficiency” means maximum total brake force expressed as a percentage of the maximum gross weight;

• “braking device”, “control”, “transmission”, “service braking”, “secondary braking” and “parking braking”, have the same meaning as in Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 85/647/EEC;

• “in running order” means—

  1. (a)

     with all fluids (such as oils and engine coolant) necessary for the vehicle to be driven, with the fuel tanks full, and having a spare wheel and a tool-kit;

  2. (b)

     carrying a driver weighing 68kg; but

  3. (c)

     not otherwise carrying any load or passengers.

• “lateral brake distribution”, in relation to an axle, means the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the lower to the higher of the braking forces transmitted by the tyres to the road surface for two wheels, on opposite sides of the vehicle on the same axle;

• “longitudinal brake distribution” means the ratio of the braking forces transmitted by the tyres to the road surface through the front and rear wheels respectively when the vehicle is in running order and being braked on a level surface;

• “maximum total brake force” means the total braking force when the brakes are fully applied;

• “servo-assistance” means an energy supply which supplements the muscular energy of the driver;

• “total braking force” means the total of the braking forces transmitted by the tyres to the road surface when the brakes are applied.

This item shall not apply to a relevant vehicle which is not a schedule 2 vehicle, if it was manufactured after 31st March 1995, except that this exemption shall not apply to the braking system of a disabled person’s vehicle if it has been adapted.

The requirements in paragraph 1 for the driver to be able to operate the service braking system while keeping both hands on the steering control, and the secondary braking system while keeping at least one hand on the steering control, shall not apply to a disabled person’s vehicle, so long as the vehicle is adapted for a disabled driver to enable him to control the steering at all times while operating either braking system.

Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall not apply to vehicles having not more than three wheels, if they comply with the requirements for motor-tricycles in the following provisions of Directive 93/14/EEC—

1. (a)

   paragraph 2.1 of the Annex;

2. (b)

   paragraphs 2.2.4 to 2.2.8 of the Annex; and

3. (c)

   in the case of vehicles equipped with anti-lock devices, Appendix 2 to the Annex.

In relation to vehicles having more than 3 wheels, paragraph 5 (b) shall have effect (in the case of a vehicle having a secondary brake operated by a means other than a foot control) as if for “50kg” and “70kg” respectively there were substituted “40kg” and “60kg”.

In relation to vehicles having not more than three wheels, paragraph 5 shall have effect as if for “60%” and “30%” there were substituted “50%” and “25%” respectively, for “50 kg” and “70 kg” there were substituted “40” kg, if a control other than a foot control is used to apply the secondary braking.

Paragraph 7 shall not apply to a vehicle if the brakes acting on its rear wheels are fitted with an anti-lock device and were so fitted at the time of its manufacture except that this exemption shall not apply to: (i) an amateur-built vehicle, (ii) a vehicle manufactured using parts of a registered vehicle, and (iii) a rebuilt vehicle.

For the purposes of this item—

• “S” means the rotational speed at which maximum power is produced.

Paragraph 1 shall only apply to vehicles propelled by an internal combustion engine.

The windows of the vehicle shall be fitted with glazing which complies with the requirements of regulations 31 and 32 of the Construction and Use Regulations to the extent (if any) that they apply to the vehicle. However, side screens may be constructed of safety glazing.

For the purposes of this item, the Construction and Use Regulations shall have effect as if every reference to the date on which a vehicle is first used were a reference to its effective date.

For the purposes of this item “effective date” means—

1. (a)

   for the purposes of regulation 32(2) and (10) of the Construction and Use Regulations, the date of manufacture of the vehicle or 31st March 1985, whichever is the earlier;

2. (b)

   for all other purposes, the date of manufacture of the vehicle;

• “safety glazing” has the same meaning as in regulation 32(13) of the Construction and Use Regulations; and

• “side-screen” means an item of glazing wholly or partly on either side of the driver’s seat that does not slide or move relative to the vehicle or any of its parts (including glazing) in a manner likely to cause abrasion to any glazing surface.

The requirements of regulation 32(2) and (7) of the Construction and Use Regulations shall not apply to the glazing fitted to any window, if that glazing provides a level of safety equivalent to glazing which complies with the requirements set out in column 3 of this item.

In relation to a vehicle fitted with a near-side exterior mirror (in addition to the obligatory off-side exterior mirror) which meets the requirements of item 7 (rear-view mirrors), the requirements of regulation 32(10) of those Regulations shall not apply to the glazing fitted to any window every part of which is behind the driver.

In relation to any glass fitted in a window of an armoured vehicle, the requirements of regulation 32(10) of those Regulations shall apply as if the values in column 4 of Table II of that regulation (minimum light transmission) were all 60%.

This item does not apply to seats not intended for normal use while the vehicle is travelling on a road (including seats exempt from Directive 74/408/EEC as last amended by Directive 81/577/EEC).

This item does not apply to any seat designed for a disabled person, so long as such a seat is securely attached to the vehicle.

For the purpose of this item—

• “BS AU 144e-1988” has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicles Tyres (Safety) Regulations 1994^f1;

• “corresponding standard” shall be construed in accordance with regulation 13 of the Motor Vehicles Tyres (Safety) Regulations 1994 as it applies to BS 144e-1988.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to a tyre fitted to a vehicle, if the tyre provides a level of safety equivalent to a tyre that meets the requirements of that paragraph.

Paragraph 2 shall not apply to a tyre fitted to a vehicle, if the tyre provides a level of safety equivalent to that provided by a tyre that complies with the requirements of that paragraph so far as it relates to BS AU 144e-1988.

Paragraph 3(c) and (d) shall not apply to a tyre fitted to a vehicle for which information on the load capacity and speed capability have been separately provided.

the purposes of this item—

• “air bag” means a flexible bag fitted to a vehicle and designed to be filled with gas under pressure in order to protect the driver or a front seat passenger in the event of a collision involving the front of the vehicle;

• “designated seating position” means a position where there is a seat designed for normal use while the vehicle is travelling on the road;

• “head impact zone” has the same meaning as in Directive 74/60/EEC;

• “non-rigid material” means a material which has a hardness of less than 50 shore A;

• “rigid material” means a material which has a hardness of no less than 50 shore A;

• “sharp edge” means an edge of rigid material having a radius of curvature of less than 2.5mm, except in the case of projections of less than 3.2mm from the panel. In this case, the minimum radius of curvature shall not apply provided that the height of the projection is not more than half its width and its edges are blunted;

• “special purpose” has the same meaning as in item 6;

• “specified zone” means the zone which—

  1. (a)

     is forward of the transverse plane of the torso reference line of the manikin as defined in paragraph 2.5 and appendix 1 of Annex 3 to Directive 77/649/EEC as last amended by Directive 90/630/EEC with the manikin positioned in the rearmost designated seating position;

  2. (b)

     is above the horizontal plane passing through the point 150mm above the lowest part of the top of the front seat cushions; and

  3. (c)

     is outside the areas defined by paragraphs 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 of Annex I to Directive 74/60/EEC as last amended by Directive 78/632/EEC.

This item shall not apply to a goods vehicle.

This item shall not apply to any area inside a motor caravan, an ambulance or a hearse which is not inside the head impact zone for any designated seating position.

An armoured vehicle shall be exempted from any requirement of this item if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that it is impossible for the vehicle to comply due to its special purpose.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to:

1. (a)

   the edges of any interior fitting (if there is a gap of less than 20 mm wide between the edges);

2. (b)

   any heating or ventilation grill element; or

3. (c)

   any control mounted on the heating or ventilation grill element area; so long as they are blunted.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to foot pedal controls.

Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to any switches, controls or associated equipment designed for the use by a disabled person and fitted in a disabled person’s vehicle so long as any edges are blunted.

Paragraph 4 shall not apply to any seat designed for a disabled person and fitted in a disabled person’s vehicle.

Paragraph 5 shall not apply to—

1. (a)

   any floor-mounted hand-brake control if, in the fully released position, no part of the control is in the specified zone; or

2. (b)

   any hand-brake control mounted on or under the instrument panel, if in the fully released position, there is no possibility of the occupants of the vehicle contacting it in the event of a frontal impact.

Paragraph 7 shall not apply to parts covered with a non-rigid material and the hood-frames of convertible vehicles. For opening roofs, the requirements shall apply to parts, including devices for opening, closing and adjusting the roof, with the roof in the closed position.

Paragraph 1 (in so far as it relates to the surface of an instrument panel) and paragraph 2 shall not apply to any vehicle if:

1. (a)

   it is fitted with air bags for the protection of the driver and the front seat passenger; and

2. (b)

   those air bags were fitted at the time the vehicle was manufactured, except that this exemption shall not apply to: (i) an amateur-built vehicle, (ii) a vehicle manufactured in very low volume, (iii) a vehicle manufactured using parts of a registered vehicle, and (iv) a rebuilt vehicle.

For the purposes of this item—

• “extreme outer edge” has the meaning given by regulation 3 (2) of the Lighting Regulations modified so as to disregard the projection of handles, hinges, push buttons, fuel tank filler caps and windows;

• “external surface” of the vehicle means the outward facing surface at any height from the floor line up to a height of 2 metres from the horizontal surface on which the vehicle is standing;

• “floor line” has the same meaning as in Directive 74/483/EEC.

• “hard parts” means those made of a material of hardness exceeding 60 shore A;

• “special purpose” has the same meaning as in item 6;

• “vehicle body plan-form” means the area resulting from a vertical projection of the complete body onto a horizontal surface; and, for the purposes of this definition-

• “complete body” means all parts of the bodywork and chassis, including any separate wheel-guards, but does not include running gear, such as wheels, axles, suspension, brakes and steering.

This item shall not apply to a goods vehicle.

Those parts of a motor caravan, ambulance or hearse other than the driver’s cabin shall be exempted from any requirement of this item if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that it is impossible for the vehicle to comply due to its special purpose.

An armoured vehicle shall be exempted from any requirement of this item if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that it is impossible for the vehicle to comply due to its special purpose.

Paragraph 2 shall not apply to—

1. (a)

   hard parts of a vehicle which are manufactured of plastic or rubber, provided that they are flexible and are blunted;

2. (b)

   parts which protrude by less than 5.0 mm but by not less than 1.5 mm, if the outward facing angles of such parts are blunted and any parts which protrude by less than 1.5 mm;

3. (c)

   grills such as air intakes, having gaps of not more than 40 mm but more than 25 mm, if they have radii of curvature of not less than 1 mm; and those having gaps of not more than 25 mm but more than 10 mm, if they have radii of curvature of not less than 0.5 mm; and those having gaps of not more than 10 mm; if they are blunted;

4. (d)

   wind screen, head lamp and rear window wiper blades and supports, provided that they are blunted;

5. (e)

   fixing holes or recesses of less than 12mm diameter, provided that they are blunted;

6. (f)

   wheels, so long as:

   1. (i)

      there are no pointed or sharp features which project beyond the external plane of the wheel rim;

   2. (ii)

      no wing nuts are fitted; and

   3. (iii)

      there are no projections above the horizontal plane passing through the axis of rotation of the wheels, and beyond the vehicle body plan form, apart from tyres and wheel discs, (including central wheel securing nuts) if the latter have a radius of curvature of not less than 30 mm and do not project by more than 30 mm beyond the vehicle body plan-form;

7. (g)

   sheet metal edges if they are folded back by about 180 degrees;

8. (h)

   folds in body panels;

9. (i)

   lateral air or rain deflectors, if their edges which are capable of being directed outwards have a radius of curvature of not less than 1 mm;

10. (j)

    radio aerial shafts; provided that they are fitted with a fixed end capping of not less than 2.5mm radius; and

11. (k)

    in the case of any other vehicle any part of the external surface (including without prejudice to the generality of this paragraph cosmetic features such as trim and badges) of the vehicle as originally manufactured, or as subsequently altered in amanner approved by the manufacturer, which are blunted and which it is not reasonably practicable to remove,

except that this exemption shall not apply to:

1. (i)

   an amateur-built vehicle,

2. (ii)

   a vehicle manufactured in very low volume,

3. (iii)

   a vehicle manufactured using parts of a registered vehicle, and

4. (iv)

   a rebuilt vehicle.

In this item “maximum speed” has the meaning given in regulation 3(2) of the Construction and Use Regulations.

This item shall not apply to vehicles having a maximum speed of less than 25 mph.

This item shall not apply to a goods vehicle.

This item shall not apply to vehicles not equipped with a windscreen through which the driver must look to obtain an adequate view of the road ahead, both directly in front of the vehicle and in front of both sides of the vehicle, from all normal seating positions.

This item shall not apply to a goods vehicle.

This item shall not apply to vehicles not equipped with a windscreen through which the driver must look to obtain an adequate view of the road ahead, both directly in front of the vehicle and in front of both sides of the vehicle, from all normal seating positions.

The vehicle shall be fitted with a fuel tank so constructed that it cannot readily be filled from a petrol pump delivery nozzle which has an external diameter of not less than 23.6mm without the aid of a device (such as a funnel) not fitted to the vehicle.

This item shall not apply to vehicles to which paragraph 2(c) or (d) in column 3 of item 4 (exhaust emissions) do not apply.

For the purposes of this item—

• “seat” means any seat, including the driver’s seat, designed for use while the vehicle is travelling on the road.

This item shall not apply to a goods vehicle.

Every goods vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) of regulation 66 of the Construction and Use Regulations.

For the purpose of this item—

The Construction and Use Regulations shall have effect as if for the reference to 6mm in paragraph 5 of part III of Schedule 8, there were substituted a reference to 4mm.